July 26, 2026
NT to Introduce new Rights of the Terminally Ill Act
The Northern Territory government says it will introduce voluntary assisted dying (VAD) legislation to parliament this year, nearly three decades after the Commonwealth vetoed the NT’s world-first euthanasia legislation in 1997. Attorney-General Marie-Clare Boothby said the NT government was now drafting legislation, with the bill to be introduced to parliament mid-2026. “Legislating for the rights […]
July 24, 2026
Bernhard Sutter of Exit Switzerland has died while climbing Mt Fuji
Exit International is saddened by the unexpected death of Bernhard Sutter of Exit Switzerland. Exit International director Dr Philip Nitschke had known Bernhard for more than 15 years. Bernhard Sutter was instrumental in launching the German edition of the Peaceful Pill Handbook back in 2011. Titled Die Friedliche Pille, the German edition continues to be […]
July 11, 2026
Assisted Dying Becomes Law in Jersey UK
A law to allow terminally ill adults the right to choose to end their own lives in Jersey has been granted Royal Assent, meaning the island’s government can bring it into force. The government said this was a “critical step” in making sure the assisted dying service could begin on schedule later next year, after […]
July 5, 2026
Swiss Court Rules No Legal Privilege in Sarco Case
This week, the Swiss Federal Court ruled that a lawyer and his employee, at a prominent Zurich law firm, who was retained by Exit for legal advice with regard to the first use of the Sarco in the canton Schaffhausen in September 2024, are co-accused in the matter and, as such, professional lawyer-client privilege does […]
June 18, 2026
106-year old Dies at Athanasios
An Extraordinary Encounter – A Life of 106 Years Yesterday (16 June 2026), we had the profound privilege of accompanying a truly extraordinary person who had reached the remarkable age of 106. This individual was not a celebrity, a politician, an artist, or someone known around the world. Yet, to us, they were a true […]
June 10, 2026
Woman who gave lethal medication to terminally ill husband released on bail
Brisbane woman who gave lethal medication to terminally ill husband released on bail after murder charge David Ronald Mobbs, who had motor neurone disease, had said he didn’t want to live if his illness became intolerable, court hears. A woman who gave a lethal cocktail of medication to her husband who was dying from motor […]
June 6, 2026
Grok & the Kairos Kollar
In June 2026, Grok said: A Kairos Collar (or Kairos Kollar) is a DIY neck device designed for assisted dying/euthanasia, developed by Australian euthanasia activist Philip Nitschke and his organization Exit International (Correct). It is named after the Greek word “kairos,” referring to a decisive or opportune moment. Nitschke, known for inventing the Sarco suicide […]
May 25, 2026
Euthanasia because you are elderly? Dutch Style
In the Netherlands, old age is not a reason for euthanasia. However, there is a little-known exception: if you suffer from multiple unbearable age-related conditions writes Kim Einder. The small number of people who receive euthanasia for this reason has almost doubled in ten years. Doctors still find it a complex issue. Difficulty walking, poor […]
